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enMunicipal broadband would boost Erie County's economy, advocates claimhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/municipal-broadband-would-boost-erie-countys-economy-advocates-claim
<p>A four-month study has concluded that creating a&nbsp; municipal broadband Internet service in Erie County would boost the economy, create jobs and raise property values.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:18:34 +0000Brian Meyer48756 at http://news.wbfo.orgMunicipal broadband would boost Erie County's economy, advocates claimEffort launched to redevelop stretch of Seneca Streethttp://news.wbfo.org/post/effort-launched-redevelop-stretch-seneca-street
<p>The first phase of a plan to redevelop a one-mile stretch of Seneca Street is being launched as local leaders aim to make the long-neglected commercial strip a "small downtown." Mon, 23 Feb 2015 11:55:00 +0000Brian Meyer48233 at http://news.wbfo.orgEffort launched to redevelop stretch of Seneca StreetLarkin Center for Commerce experiences growth spurt http://news.wbfo.org/post/larkin-center-commerce-experiences-growth-spurt
<p>Larkinville in Buffalo continues to experience rapid growth. More and more, companies are selecting the downtown site to locate businesses.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:47:27 +0000Eileen Buckley48190 at http://news.wbfo.orgLarkin Center for Commerce experiences growth spurt Supermarkets ready for Super Bowl rushhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/supermarkets-ready-super-bowl-rush
<p>Local grocery stores are expecting heavy traffic through Sunday as shoppers stock up for their Super Bowl parties.</p><p>Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:15:45 +0000Omar Fetouh47724 at http://news.wbfo.orgSupermarkets ready for Super Bowl rushUpstate NY CEO poll shows good outlook for 2015http://news.wbfo.org/post/upstate-ny-ceo-poll-shows-good-outlook-2015
<p>A poll of upstate New York CEOs finds companies are more positive and prepared to do business in the coming year.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:39:01 +0000Avery Schneider47625 at http://news.wbfo.orgUpstate NY CEO poll shows good outlook for 2015Report: KeyBank moving out of Key Towerhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/report-keybank-moving-out-key-tower
<p>Another Buffalo bank is reportedly moving out of its namesake downtown tower. Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:58:59 +0000WBFO Newsroom47443 at http://news.wbfo.orgReport: KeyBank moving out of Key TowerNew bill seeks to level U.S./Canada price gaphttp://news.wbfo.org/post/new-bill-seeks-level-uscanada-price-gap
<p>It’s no secret that consumers in Canada often pay higher prices for a product that sells for much less in the U.S. The Canadian government has introduced legislation to address what it calls the U.S./Canada price gap. But many say the new law comes with no teeth.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:26:26 +0000Dan Karpenchuk46738 at http://news.wbfo.orgNew bill seeks to level U.S./Canada price gapM&T offers assistance to businesses affected by stormhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/mt-offers-assistance-businesses-affected-storm
<p>M&amp;T Bank has launched a new effort to help local small businesses affected by the snow storm. Business banking customers may be eligible for discounted rates on lines of credit and term loans.Sat, 29 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000Ashley Hirtzel46365 at http://news.wbfo.orgM&T offers assistance to businesses affected by stormStore employees say extended 'Black Friday' hours on Thanksgiving not worth ithttp://news.wbfo.org/post/store-employees-say-extended-black-friday-hours-thanksgiving-not-worth-it
<p>Some local stores and malls were taking heat over the past couple of weeks as public outcry called for the boycott of shopping on Thanksgiving day. With many stores choosing to open at 6 p.m. the night before Black Friday, WBFO’s Avery Schneider went looking to find out if employees think the choice was worth it…Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:19:57 +0000Avery Schneider46394 at http://news.wbfo.orgStore employees say extended 'Black Friday' hours on Thanksgiving not worth itWorking group brands shops on business strip in Clarence olidays http://news.wbfo.org/post/working-group-brands-shops-business-strip-clarence-olidays
<p>In an effort to promote holiday shopping at small businesses, a new working group was formed in Clarence. Discover Main Street Clarence was created to brand the shops on Main Street as a major destination in the region.Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000Ashley Hirtzel46364 at http://news.wbfo.orgWorking group brands shops on business strip in Clarence olidays Shoppers urged to support local merchantshttp://news.wbfo.org/post/shoppers-urged-support-local-merchants-1
<p>As the holiday shopping season moves into high gear, merchants and elected leaders are urging consumers to support local businesses. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:28:03 +0000WBFO Newsroom46334 at http://news.wbfo.orgShoppers urged to support local merchantsCapacity challenge for economic development councilhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/capacity-challenge-economic-development-council
<p>Through the Buffalo Billion and a number of other programs, there is a lot of state money pouring into Western New York . But there is a problem for small local governments without the staff to look for cash.</p><p></p><p>Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:45:35 +0000Mike Desmond46160 at http://news.wbfo.orgCapacity challenge for economic development council$35 million Niagara Falls hotel project faces key votehttp://news.wbfo.org/post/35-million-niagara-falls-hotel-project-faces-key-vote
<p>A major new addition to Niagara Falls' historic core may be only a few days from final approval, with construction expected to start by late next spring.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:51:38 +0000Mike Desmond46111 at http://news.wbfo.org$35 million Niagara Falls hotel project faces key voteHarborCenter's potential ripple effectshttp://news.wbfo.org/post/harborcenters-potential-ripple-effects
<p>A lot of attention has focused on projects at Canalside. But a one-time industrial neighborhood not far fromMon, 03 Nov 2014 13:39:00 +0000Brian Meyer45840 at http://news.wbfo.orgHarborCenter's potential ripple effectsFashion Outlets unveils $71 million expansionhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/fashion-outlets-unveils-71-million-expansion
<p>The new wing of the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA made its public debut Thursday. The $71 million expansion brings 35 new tenants with 15 more to come in 2015.</p><p>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:35:53 +0000Ashley Hirtzel45649 at http://news.wbfo.orgFashion Outlets unveils $71 million expansionFive companies join START-UP NY, pledge 123 jobshttp://news.wbfo.org/post/five-companies-join-start-ny-pledge-123-jobs
<p>Five companies affiliated with the University at Buffalo will be setting up shop as part of the state's START-UP NY tax incentive program. Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:18:09 +0000WBFO Newsroom45606 at http://news.wbfo.orgPlan to turn old brewery into loft apartments moves forwardhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/plan-turn-old-brewery-loft-apartments-moves-forward-1
<p>In an earlier era, the building at Washington and&nbsp; Virginia streets was home to a brewery.</p><p></p><p>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:31:23 +0000Brian Meyer45601 at http://news.wbfo.orgPlan to turn old brewery into loft apartments moves forwardPress Pass: Economic development on the risehttp://news.wbfo.org/post/press-pass-economic-development-rise
<p>On WBFO's Press Pass, Jim Fink of Business First says his publication's recent study indicates that nearly $16.6 billion in economic development projects are underway throughout the eight counties of Western New York.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:20:51 +0000WBFO Newsroom45592 at http://news.wbfo.orgPress Pass: Economic development on the rise 43North unveils 11 finalists, two from WNYhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/43north-unveils-11-finalists-two-wny
<p>Eleven finalists were announced in the 43North business plan competition Thursday. The contestants are competing for $5 million in cash prizes, including a top award of $1 million dollars. Each of the competitor is guaranteed to receive a cash prize of at least $250,000.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:40:14 +0000Ashley Hirtzel45514 at http://news.wbfo.org 43North unveils 11 finalists, two from WNYSteel frame 'topped off' at 250 Delawarehttp://news.wbfo.org/post/steel-frame-topped-250-delaware
<p>The final steel beam was put in place Friday morning for a major mixed-use complex in the heart of downtown Buffalo.Fri, 10 Oct 2014 19:45:11 +0000Omar Fetouh & Ashley Hirtzel45419 at http://news.wbfo.orgSteel frame 'topped off' at 250 DelawareErie County's credit rating improveshttp://news.wbfo.org/post/erie-countys-credit-rating-improves
<p>Standard and Poor's has significantly upgraded Erie County's credit rating by three steps, to AA-, its highest ever rating for the county.</p><p></p><p>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:11:29 +0000Mark Wozniak44922 at http://news.wbfo.orgErie County's credit rating improvesSchumer says Army Corps is delaying FedEx deal at former Bethlehem Steel sitehttp://news.wbfo.org/post/schumer-says-army-corps-delaying-fedex-deal-former-bethlehem-steel-site
<p>Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete its wetlands review of the former Bethlehem Steel site in Hamburg. The review stands in the way of possibly bringing FedEx to the region.Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:03:07 +0000Ashley Hirtzel44804 at http://news.wbfo.orgSchumer says Army Corps is delaying FedEx deal at former Bethlehem Steel siteComing to Buffalo an 'easy decision' for finance companyhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/coming-buffalo-easy-decision-finance-company
<p>More new jobs are coming to downtown Buffalo. Blue Bridge Financial has officially opened its new national headquarters in the Electric Tower on Washington Street. Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:52:13 +0000Chris Caya44592 at http://news.wbfo.orgComing to Buffalo an 'easy decision' for finance companyCanadian airline starting service from Buffalo to Cancun, Punta Canahttp://news.wbfo.org/post/canadian-airline-starting-service-buffalo-cancun-punta-cana
<p>Direct international flight to two new destinations will now be offered at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Toronto-based Sunwing Airlines announced Tuesday it will offer non-stop flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Cancun, Mexico starting this winter. Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:56:48 +0000Ashley Hirtzel44248 at http://news.wbfo.orgCanadian airline starting service from Buffalo to Cancun, Punta CanaNew Cabela's store in Cheektowaga attracts thousandshttp://news.wbfo.org/post/new-cabelas-store-cheektowaga-attracts-thousands
<p>The first Cabela’s store in New York State opened in Cheektowaga Thursday. Shoppers lined up by the thousands to get a glimpse of the new retail outdoor store.Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:41:32 +0000Ashley Hirtzel44143 at http://news.wbfo.orgNew Cabela's store in Cheektowaga attracts thousandsPrivate group formed to advance Chippewa Districthttp://news.wbfo.org/post/private-group-formed-advance-chippewa-district
<p>A private sector group has been formed to preserve and advanced the Chippewa District in downtown Buffalo. The Chippewa Alliance is comprised of representatives from various local businesses, including Key Bank, Uniland Development, Delaware North Companies, Eric Mower + Associates, Evergreen Health Services, North American Breweries (Labatt), Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP.Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:59:54 +0000Ashley Hirtzel44019 at http://news.wbfo.orgPrivate group formed to advance Chippewa DistrictState buys remaining RiverBend land for hi-tech developmenthttp://news.wbfo.org/post/state-buys-remaining-riverbend-land-hi-tech-development
<p>The State of New York has purchased the remaining 96 acres of what's known as the RiverBend site from the City of Buffalo for future development.&nbsp; Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:11:01 +0000Mark Scott43951 at http://news.wbfo.orgState buys remaining RiverBend land for hi-tech developmentPlanning board approves conversion of Curtiss Building into luxury hotelhttp://news.wbfo.org/post/planning-board-approves-conversion-curtiss-building-luxury-hotel
<p>A long-vacant landmark building in downtown Buffalo will soon be converted into a luxury hotel. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:42:13 +0000Mike Desmond43939 at http://news.wbfo.orgPlanning board approves conversion of Curtiss Building into luxury hotelTyson Foods to close Buffalo planthttp://news.wbfo.org/post/tyson-foods-close-buffalo-plant
<p>About 300 jobs will be lost when Tyson Foods closes its Buffalo plant on Perry Street next year.</p><p>Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:14:09 +0000Mark Wozniak43872 at http://news.wbfo.orgTyson Foods to close Buffalo plantDASNY working to assist women & minority owned businesses http://news.wbfo.org/post/dasny-working-assist-women-minority-owned-businesses
<p>Minority and women-owned business are encouraged to learn more about bid opportunities and strategies later today. <a href="http://www.dasny.org/Home.aspx">The Dormitory Authority of New York State</a> will be in Buffalo Wednesday to host a business outreach and networking event at the Hyatt Regency.&nbsp; The Dormitory Authority helps facilitate finance and construction.</p><p></p><p>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:42:27 +0000Eileen Buckley43933 at http://news.wbfo.orgDASNY working to assist women & minority owned businesses